Kentucky Wildcats Explain 'Touch Money' Chant

0:00On March 19, Kentucky Wildcats basketball players have been chanting touch money before breaking huddles this season. Some fans saw it on camera and thought it meant grabbing cash on the court, sparking online backlash. The phrase is actually common basketball slang for scoring points and winning games. During an open locker room session on Thursday, ahead of the NCAA tournament, a reporter gave players a chance to explain. They stressed it's not about money at all. Its motivation to go get buckets and perform well. Fans reactions caught the team off guard, especially with a huge following of big blue nation. One player who started the chant admitted he knew of the fan base but didn't expect such a stir. He called the mix up comical and hoped supporters would join in instead. Other teammates backed it up, comparing it to simple calls like, go ball out or do what we do. One even said he missed the chant entirely at first because he couldn't understand English well. As Kentucky preps as a 7C to face Santa Clara in St. Louis, the team has put the chatter

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